Morning Starters: Spring 2 - Arctic
Did You Know?
Arctic foxes thrive in the extreme cold with their thick fur and ability to hunt lemmings and birds. In Alaskan towns, they’ve discovered new food sources like human scraps, but this comes with dangers. Vehicles, machinery, and even the much larger red fox, which can kill them, make survival harder. Despite these challenges, Arctic foxes remain clever and determined in their search for food and safety.
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Word Challenge
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check
Use the above strategy to learn the spelling of each underlined word in the ‘Did you know?’ paragraph.
Grammar Challenge
Write a sentence about the appearance of an Arctic fox that includes a simile.
Example:
The Arctic fox’s fur was as white as freshly fallen snow, making it nearly invisible.
Help: A simile compares two different things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Number Challenge
Fact: Its thick fur coat keeps an Arctic fox’s body at a toasty 104°F.
Reach a target of 104 by using some (or all) of the 4 operations and the following numbers:
Critical Thinking
Why do yo think climate change is making life even more challenging for Artic foxes?